A 32-year-old Man with Normokalemic Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis.
Year: 2013
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis (TPP) is a rare and life threatening condition commonly occurring in young Asian males. It is characterized by acute paralytic attacks and hypokalemia in association with thyrotoxicosis. Serum potassium levels may be normal in rare cases of TPP. The diagnosis of normokalemic TPP may be overlooked and/or delayed in most cases. Here, we describe a 32-year-old Iranian man with normokalemic TPP misdiagnosed as somatization disorder with the correct diagnosis made one year after the onset of symptoms.
Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)
Authors: Neda Valizadeh, Sahar Zarrin
Institution: Urmia University of Medical Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2991793688